Vertical Stack | Vertical stack is one of the oldest formations in ultimate

Theory: Vertical Stack by Brummie

Vertical stack is one of the oldest formations in ultimate. It has been used effectively for more than twenty years, and continues to be used at the very highest level of the game.
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Vertical stack is a way of creating space downfield by bunching players into a line that runs down the length of the pitch. This creates two lanes on either side of the stack (Fig 1) that can be exploited by cutters. Typically, defenders are forced to play defence in isolation, attempting to defend 1-on-1 in a huge area which is extremely difficult to do. Most cutters want to get open on one of two options: under (towards the disc) or […]

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